Alejandro Balde on Manchester United's radar for January
Barcelona reportedly value the left-back at €40m and are open to a sale, with Liverpool and Aston Villa also interested, according to Metro.
Manchester United have received a boost in their pursuit of Alejandro Balde, the 23-year-old Barcelona left-back, according to Sky Sports' round-up of the British press. Barcelona reportedly prefer a permanent sale, although a loan with an option to buy is not ruled out.
Metro reports that Barcelona value him at €40m (£33m). Balde joined the club at eight and has 172 appearances, but he has fallen down the pecking order under Hansi Flick and has yet to start a game this season. He would prefer a move to the Premier League, where Liverpool and Aston Villa are also interested, and agent Jorge Mendes is already sounding out clubs.
Roma and Juventus have also enquired, but his salary demands could be an obstacle. United need cover on the left because Luke Shaw is injured and Diogo Dalot has been playing there. Michael Carrick has said the club will strengthen in January, and the search is expected to resume then.
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